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: young lad, friend, pal.
And the poor spailpin fanach running like the devil, his clothes tearing on briars and brambles, and his feet soaking and dirty water running out of his boots, and the three big buckos giving him every dirty look if he fustered or falter…
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(also, attributive) A boastful or bullying man.
A far cry from the miserable existance of the common sailor brought about by bucko mates and bible preaching captains on the large ocean-going vessels, life aboard a doghole wasn't for everyone and losing your ship on the rocks or being …
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(colloquial, US, Canada) Buddy, friend.
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A warm, casual term of address for a friend or companion — basically a stretched-out, affectionate spin on 'buddy.' Common in North American informal speech, it's the kind of thing you say to a pal you're genuinely happy to see, carrying a friendlier, softer vibe than a flat 'dude' or 'bro.' Works equally well for greetings, check-ins, or just acknowledging someone's presence in a low-key, good-natured way.
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A familiar term of address for a young man.
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(slang) A close friend or pal.